Option A
Complete the following:
- Evaluate one of the neurotransmitters covered in this weeks readings.
- Explain the role it plays in modulating responses to a drug of abuse in Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
- For example, you could choose the acetylcholine receptor system and discuss the role this neurotransmitter plays in nicotine use disorder (addiction to nicotine).
- In addition to your evaluation of the specific neurotransmitter and its associated receptor system, discuss the involved neuroanatomical structures (brain regions and neural pathways); the contribution of genetics and environment to the development of dependence, tolerance, and addiction to this substance; as well as clinical treatment interventions (both pharmacological and nonpharmacological).
- Also in your discussion, imagine you are in a career position that utilizes a degree in psychology, including, but not limited to, that of a social worker, teacher or teachers aide, child care worker, psychiatric technician or other behavioral health staff, peer support specialist, social service specialist, probation or parole officer, case manager, or counselor.
- How would your knowledge of the neurobiology of Substance Use Disorder (substance abuse/addiction) help you in your professional life?
- How would this knowledge help you better assist your clients, students, or patients?
- For instance, think of how this knowledge would help reduce the stigma associated with this disorder, or how this might reinforce the need for compliance with recommended treatment.
- Explain the role it plays in modulating responses to a drug of abuse in Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
You must use a minimum of one peer-reviewed or scholarly source that was published within the last five years, documented in APA style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Your post should be a minimum of 250 words. You may cite and reference your textbook, required or recommended reading, or multimedia, but these will not fulfill the source requirement.
